Shock and Awe

Here are some Fall 2011 looks I'm inspired by that don't sound great theoretically but             are surprisingly bananas.  




Norma Kamali via http://www.style.com/
Kind of outrageous on paper (a lace bodysuit with super flared legs) but so cool in actuality



Marni via The Sartorialist
I love the muted but rich color combination. . .a two-tone fur coat that visually makes sense-who knew?




Jil Sander via http://www.style.com/
The idea of head-to-toe floral is crazy-town but here it comes across so seamlessly old lady-chic 

                                                                          -Marisa